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You’ve joined an amazing group of solopreneurs and small business owners. I’ve noticed that a few of my clients have similar questions and tech issues, so I created this group to help everyone work through problems and find solutions. And […]

If you have the budget to hire a quality designer, developer, or creative agency, a creative brief is something they would be putting together for their team. But if you’re in the birthing phase of your business and are hiring out design work to freelance marketplace sites like Fivrr or Upwork, you take on the role of project manager. This means you’ll be the one driving the design progress. If you want your project to go smoothly and stay on time and on budget, putting together a creative brief for your freelancer will be absolutely necessary.

Want to take payments on your website but not sure what you need or what to do to get started? No need to go into this blindly! We’ve outlined the basic requirements so you have a checklist and a little direction for moving forward.

If your in the birthing stages of your business, or haven’t had the time to create a branding package yet, having one will definitely help keep you moving forward in the right direction as you make creative decisions. Whether it’s something as simple as creating a social media post, or as complex as creating a website, having your “look and feel” figured out will help keep everything tidy along the way. Here’s what you’ll need.

The design process can be long and tedious, and design-speak can oftentimes be a foreign language. Miscommunications are bound to happen – especially when deadlines approach and stress levels are high. Here are some tips on how to effectively communicate with your designer so you get a final product that you’re happy with.

Starting a business is tough enough. Tax forms, business plans, marketing objectives, sales funnels – it’s enough to make anyone want to pop open a bottle of wine and sit in the middle of the floor rocking back and forth. This article will help give you a starting point to get you going.